A "typical" New York City divorce involves an apartment or house that constitutes the primary residence, savings, retirement assets, cars, mortgages, and other debt.

More complicated divorces may include:

Multiple Residential and Commercial Properties

Hedge Funds and Private Equity Firms

Complex Partnerships

Cash-Based Businesses

Offshore Assets and Assets in Foreign Countries

Trusts

Intellectual Property

Art

Stock Options and Stock Units

Annuities

Defined Retirement Plans and Other Deferred Compensation

Professional Contracts and Endorsements

Bikel & Schanfield valuation experts work to reduce the value of a business when the other spouse attempts to inflate its value. In other cases, when the opposing side tries to minimize its value we break through the corporate, tax, and partnership shields to determine the real value of the business.

Child custody problems?

Disputes over child custody are, understandably, the most emotionally taxing aspects of a divorce.

Parents disagree over, for example:

Public School, Private School or Services Relating to Special Needs

Medical Diagnoses and Treatment Options

Caretaking Skills and Parenting Schedules

Every New York divorce is unique when it comes to child custody issues, so we retain the best experts, including medical and educational professionals, religious practice specialists when needed, and a robust roster of other professionals to maximize our outcomes.

We win the most favorable outcomes for our clients by extensive preparation for custody battles. This includes preparing clients thoroughly for forensic psychological evaluations by court appointed evaluators.

Our deep preparation and unsurpassed courtroom experience sets us apart, allowing us to negotiate our client's preferences from a position of strength. We fight passionately on all issues related to child custody

Do you have a high visibility career or social position?

We focus on discretion and finesse.

New Yorkers engaged in high visibility occupations or who belong to well-known families require divorce lawyers who understand their risks to reputation and career, and the unique child custody issues that accompany wealth and visibility.

We work with:

Political Figures

Stage and Film Actors and Management

Television Personalities

Artists of Every Sort

C-Suite Executives

High Earning Financial Professionals

High Net-Worth Individuals and their Spouses

Foreign Nationals

Each of these professional and economic categories raises unique legal issues including social equity, brand value, delicate high value contracts, global residences, worldwide assets, public and commercial reputation, and travel frequency.

We have experience with and anticipate the unique challenges of the wealthy and the visible, and their spouses and children.

Act Quickly to Preserve Your Parental, Financial, and Other Rights

We understand that difficult and turbulent times can make quick action difficult and stressful.

However, your spouse's legal team may very well be working against your interests. We can tell you what to expect while our meticulous preparation and laser focus on anticipating and countering your spouse's strategies will give you immediate peace of mind.

We Represent YOUR Interests and protect your finances, assets, and rights as a parent.

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